1. Acuity Scheduling
Squarespace · New York · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Online appointment scheduling.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist Booking
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
Appointment scheduling & booking · Alternatives
Best Salonist Booking alternatives in India (2027)
Salonist Booking is an appointment scheduling & booking product from Salonist, Chandigarh, priced at ₹2,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Salonist Booking are Acuity Scheduling (₹1,200/mo), Practo Ray (₹999/mo), DocEngage (₹1,000/mo), Chili Piper (₹2,500/mo) and Vagaro (₹2,500/mo). Zoho Bookings is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹999/month.
Why businesses look for a Salonist Booking alternative
There is no free plan
Salonist Booking has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Salonist Booking starts at ₹2,000/mo. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Salonist Booking alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Salonist Booking's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Salonist Booking (current) | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Acuity Scheduling | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Practo Ray | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  DocEngage | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Chili Piper | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Vagaro | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Booksy | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Bookedin | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Savvycal | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Bookeo | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Rezdy | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Kitomba | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Amelia | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  LatePoint | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Bookly | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  MioSalon | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Microsoft Bookings | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Bookings | Free · paid from ₹360/user/mo · Basic ₹360/user/month yearly (₹480 monthly), plus GST | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 18 |  Estatemark | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Rentnhop Partner | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Picktime | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Salonist Booking alternatives in detail
2. Practo Ray
Practo · Bengaluru · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Clinic appointment and practice management.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist Booking
- Starts ₹1,001/mo cheaper (₹999/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
3. DocEngage
DocEngage · Bengaluru · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Clinic appointments and CRM built in Bengaluru.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist Booking
- Starts ₹1,000/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
4. Chili Piper
Chili Piper · Brooklyn · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Inbound lead scheduling.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist Booking
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹2,500/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
5. Vagaro
Vagaro · Pleasanton · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Salon, spa and fitness software.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist Booking
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹2,500/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist Booking
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹2,500/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
8. Savvycal
SavvyCal · Cincinnati · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.3/5
Scheduling links that overlay calendars.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist Booking
- Starts ₹1,000/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist Booking
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist Booking
- Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
Salonist Booking alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Salonist Booking
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How to choose a Salonist Booking alternative
- Check WhatsApp reminders — email alone gets ignored in India.
- If you need payments at booking, confirm Indian gateway support.
- Industry-specific suites may already include it.
Salonist Booking alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Salonist Booking in 2027?+
The closest matches to Salonist Booking on App Advisor are Acuity Scheduling (₹1,200/mo), Practo Ray (₹999/mo), DocEngage (₹1,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Salonist Booking, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Salonist Booking?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Bookings (Free · paid from ₹360/user/mo · Basic ₹360/user/month yearly (₹480 monthly), plus GST), Picktime (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Salonist Booking?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Practo Ray starts lowest at ₹999/mo, compared with ₹2,000/mo for Salonist Booking. Zoho Bookings also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Salonist Booking?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Practo Ray (₹999/mo), DocEngage (₹1,000/mo), MioSalon (Paid plans). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Salonist Booking vs Acuity Scheduling: which is better?+
Acuity Scheduling is the closest match to Salonist Booking in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹1,200/mo vs ₹2,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Salonist Booking alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in appointment scheduling & booking or a category Salonist Booking also covers, and Salonist's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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